The origins of Reiki
Reiki, pronounced Ray-key, is a Japanese form of alternative medicine called energy healing. The word Reiki is made up of two Japanese words – Rei which means “God’s Wisdom or the Higher Power” and Ki which is “life force energy”. So Reiki is actually “spiritually guided life force energy.” The exact origins are clouded in mystery, some say it goes back 100 years, others say 1000 plus. One fact remains: one individual, Mikao Usui, during the 1920s, had a marked spiritual experience, developed a unique style of Reiki, and chose to share it with as many people as he could. As this was wartime and as his country was plagued with deadly quakes and tsunamis, people needed something to ease pain and worry and stress. Fast forward to now, Mikao’s style of Reiki, called Usui Reiki, is the most widely practiced today.
How does Reiki work?
Reiki practitioners use a technique called palm healing or hands-on healing. With this technique, a “universal energy” is said to be transferred through the palms of the practitioner to the patient in order to encourage emotional or physical healing. It is administered by “laying on hands”. And, it is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If your life force energy is low, then it is believed that you will be more likely to feel stress or have a depressed immune system which opens one up for sickness. If your life force energy is high, then you are more capable of easing stress, controlling mood, and more likely to ward off illness and disease.
What does Reiki feel like?
There is no pain. A Reiki treatment is gentle. It can feel like a soothing glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Sometimes you might feel some warmth in the activated area, and sometimes a quick chill. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well being.
Will it work for me?
If you are wondering if this age old wellness treatment is right for you then you’ve come to the right place. In light of all the world’s woes in this year of 2020, it is ever important to keep stress levels down and the body strong. Underneath all of this chaos and confusion and hate and injustice, there is a bright light beaming. And that light is a quiet, budding wellness movement. This year is a time of clarification and growth. And there have been no greater strides than in the world of wellness where people are laser focused on understanding their bodies and immune systems in order to achieve optimal health. Here lies Reiki and its ancient technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.
As history loves to repeat itself, we are here again. Although circumstances are different, the end result is the same. People are so plagued with worry and stress. We need multiple ways to heal. In the same spirit of Mikao Usui, we at Cryo Philadelphia, want to share this beautiful art of healing. We have a dynamite certified Reiki practitioner waiting to serve you. Make your appointment today. https://go.booker.com/location/CryoTherapyWellnessCentersLLC/service-menu
